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S.S. Elisabeth: ship guide
Velvet, marble and 506-square-foot Royal Suites on Uniworld’s 2025 Rhine arrival.
Best for: Couples who want a large suite or a 253-square-foot stateroom on a modern, quiet ship for the Rhine, the Main at Christmas, Tulip Time and Belgium. Sails from Nuremberg, Basel, Amsterdam, Brussels in 2026 and 2027.
About S.S. Elisabeth
S.S. Elisabeth joined Uniworld in 2025 as the sister ship of S.S. Victoria. Built in 2017 and restyled for Uniworld in contemporary style with luxe velvet and marble accents and original artwork, it carries 110 guests in 55 staterooms with a staff of 41. Like its sister it offers what Uniworld calls the largest suites on the rivers of Europe: two Royal Suites of 506 square feet, each of which can be joined to the Suite next door to form a 759-square-foot two-bedroom suite with its own living room.
The generous footprint runs through the ship. Sixteen Suites and twenty-one Signature French Balcony staterooms measure 253 square feet, and the Deluxe and standard French Balcony rooms are 188 square feet, all with water-facing king beds in Uniworld’s custom linens. Guests choose from three dining venues, the main restaurant, a private venue for smaller groups and a sun deck bar, and have a pool, gym and massage room. Uniworld points out that the ship is operated for the line, so some amenities differ from its company-owned ships.
S.S. Elisabeth sails the Rhine and the Dutch and Belgian waterways in 2026 and 2027, opening with Classic Christmas Markets from Nuremberg to Frankfurt on the Main in December 2026, then Tulips & Windmills from Amsterdam to Antwerp, Castles Along the Rhine from Basel to Arnhem or Amsterdam, a Geneva-to-Amsterdam Switzerland and Rhine cruise-and-tour, Belgian Holiday Markets and the Dutch & Belgian Holiday Celebration in 2027. It suits couples who value cabin space and a calm, modern ship.
- Two Royal Suites of 506 square feet, described by Uniworld as the largest suites on Europe’s rivers
- Royal Suite plus adjoining Suite becomes a 759-square-foot two-bedroom suite with a living room
- Suites and Signature French Balcony staterooms of 253 square feet
- Contemporary interiors with velvet and marble accents and original artwork
- Three dining venues: main restaurant, private venue for small groups and a sun deck bar
- Pool, gym and massage room
- 110 guests and a staff of 41 on a 443-foot ship
- Christmas markets on the Main in 2026, then Tulip Time, the Rhine and Belgium in 2027
Staterooms and suites
French Balcony
Eight staterooms of 188 square feet with a French balcony, a king bed convertible to twins, built-in closets and a bathroom with rain shower and Asprey products.
Deluxe French Balcony
Eight staterooms of 188 square feet on a higher deck with the same French balcony and rain-shower bathroom.
Signature French Balcony
Twenty-one staterooms of 253 square feet (stateroom 202 is 237 square feet) with a French balcony and a water-facing king bed; suite-sized space in a stateroom category.
Suite
Sixteen Suites of 253 square feet with a double-sink bathroom and rain shower, butler service with laundry and in-room breakfast, a stocked mini bar, Nespresso machine, a bottle of wine on arrival and daily treats from the pastry chef.
Royal Suite
Two Royal Suites of 506 square feet with a spacious living room, walk-in closets, a large double-vanity bathroom, full butler service and in-suite treats; book the adjoining Suite to create a 759-square-foot two-bedroom suite.
S.S. Elisabeth deck plans
Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.
Basel Deck
Swimming Pool, Bistro, Vintage Room, Lounge, Stage, Wheelhouse, Suites/Staterooms.
- Swimming PoolSwimming Pool.
- LoungeLounge.
Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.
On board S.S. Elisabeth
Dining on S.S. Elisabeth
Main restaurantIncluded
Breakfast and lunch buffets with made-to-order dishes and a four-course dinner using regional, farm-to-table ingredients from the Rhine, Main and Low Countries.
Private dining venueIncluded
A smaller room for intimate dinners and small groups, included in the fare and reserved on board.
Sun deck barIncluded
Open-air bar on the top deck for drinks and light bites with the scenery.
LoungeIncluded
The main lounge and bar for evening entertainment, port briefings and a nightcap; the bar stays open until the last guest turns in.
All-inclusive drinksIncluded
Fine wines, local beers, premium spirits and soft drinks are unlimited throughout the cruise, with 24-hour room service included.
Entertainment and activities
- Pool, gym and massage room
- Sun deck with a bar and loungers
- Lounge with nightly local entertainment, music and cooking demonstrations
- Daily fitness classes and morning yoga
- Free use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks in port
- Included excursions in every port, with Let’s Go active options and Masterpiece Collection small-group experiences
- Ship-wide Wi-Fi and gratuities for all onboard staff included
Families and who it suits
Uniworld accepts guests aged 5 and over in Europe, with under-18s sharing a cabin with an adult aged 21 or older; S.S. Elisabeth is among the ships assigned to the family-focused Generations Collection departures of Castles Along the Rhine and Castles Along the Rhine & Amsterdam in July 2027, while other sailings offer few activities for children.
Best for: Couples who want a large suite or a 253-square-foot stateroom on a modern, quiet ship for the Rhine, the Main at Christmas, Tulip Time and Belgium.
Sails from: Nuremberg, Basel, Amsterdam, Brussels · Regions: Rhine, Main, Belgium and Holland waterways
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Facts checked against Uniworld: S.S. Elisabeth, Uniworld: The most all-inclusive, Uniworld: Generations Collection, Cruise Industry News: Uniworld to introduce three new Super Ships in 2027 on October 14, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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